The 2SLGBTQ Community of Practice (CoP) brings together housing professionals, advocates, and organizations from across Canada who are committed to advancing inclusion and equity in housing for 2SLGBTQ communities.
Rooted in shared learning and collaboration, this space is designed to connect housers who are working to make their organizations and communities safer, more affirming, and more responsive to diverse lived experiences.
As highlighted in Community Matters: Creating Space for 2SLGBTQIA+ Housers, this group was created in recognition that many 2SLGBTQ housers are doing this work in isolation.
The Community of Practice offers a dedicated forum for dialogue, resource sharing, and mutual support — a space to learn from each other and strengthen the sector’s capacity to deliver housing that meets everyone’s needs.
Meeting Details
- When: Last Monday of every other month
- Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST
- Where: Online via Zoom
Each meeting will focus on a specific discussion topic, with opportunities to share experiences, explore challenges, and identify practical approaches to advance inclusion within your organization and community.
Participants are encouraged to come ready to contribute, listen, and collaborate.
Upcoming Discussion Topics
January 30, 2025: What programs offer transitional housing and how do they navigate limited resources—especially in smaller or rural communities?
March 30, 2026: Exploring queer-specific housing initiatives across Canada—what’s working, what’s missing, and what’s next?
May 25, 2026: Building emergency shelters that welcome all ages within the 2SLGBTQ community.
July 27, 2026: Inclusive workplaces: HR policies, staff training, and building affirming organizational cultures.
September 28, 2026 : Looking outward: What can we learn from international models of inclusion?
November 30, 2026: Understanding and addressing lateral violence within the community.
Get Involved
Participation is open to all housing professionals who want to build inclusive, equitable spaces within their work and communities. Whether you identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ community or as an ally, your voice and experience are welcome.
Join us and help shape a more inclusive housing sector.